Physics in Flight – Pre-Experiment Activity

Topic

Forces

Year Level

Years 7-10

Subject

Science

Sector

Energy & Renewables

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Australian Curriculum Content Statements

Introduction

A worksheet to assist students to brainstorm important features of a paper plane. The worksheet also looks at comparing a plane designed for the longest flight time and a plane designed to travel the furthest.

Educational Value Statement

  • Encourages brainstorming techniques
  • Uses students previous experiences to help infer important plane features


Key Learning Objectives

  • Students can recognise important features of a paper plane
  • Students can explain why the features are considered important
  • Students can compare planes designed for different purposes


Strands

Science Understanding: Physical Sciences